The Stormers and the Vodacom Bulls clash in the ninth installment of the URC’s North-South derby, a rivalry that has heated up since the competition’s inception. Both teams are seeking to gain an edge in the SA Shield, with the Stormers currently leading the pack despite their lower position on the URC table.
Get your heart pounding as the Stormers prepare to host the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday in the ninth instalment of the URC ’s North-South derby. South Africa’s fiercest URC rivals have battled eight times since the competition launched in 2021, with the Stormers winning the first seven.
The Herd lead South Africa’s charge in third place on the URC table with a 6-2 record, and the 4-5 Stormers are in 12th spot, but it is the Cape side that currently tops the SA Shield, having won two of three matches against SA rivals while the Bulls lost to the Sharks and beat the Lions. The 37-22 win against the Lions made it two in a row for the Bulls who have gathered momentum after a four-game slump, while the Stormers’ 36-12 reverse at Leinster has them staring at the possibility of three losses on the trot. There’s an air of unpredictability about the derby as both teams plan around several injured key players; the Stormers missing playmaker Manie Libbok while the Bulls travel south without co-captains Elrigh Louw and Ruan Nortje. Regardless of who comes out the tunnel at Cape Town Stadium for North-South IX, spectators are in for another no-holds-barred showdown that is contested with Test-level intensity.2022-23 URC round 10: Stormers 37-27 Bulls. Whether you're traveling to catch a rugby game or just looking for a reliable ride, finding the right car is crucial. Here are some great deals on cheap cars across South Africa:Put referees back in charge Please Boks, never change Kolbe’s worth every penny
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